Majority of Illegal firearms traced to south Florida Deputy Commissioner says 8-10 gangs operating in New Providence NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As the nation grapples with an unprecedented level of bloodshed, Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis and senior officials of law enforcement yesterday outlined plans to tackle the scourge of violence that has resulted in 44 […]
Senior criminals recruit young men for a life of crime New trends in the importation of guns NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have recorded 28 murders so far for the year, several of which were not the intended or targeted victims. During a press conference, Acting Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander gave an update on the […]
Second weekend in a row to see series of bloodshed Police press conference today to provide updates on recent murders NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Five men were killed in three days following a series of shootings over another bloody weekend, according to police. The latest incident, which claimed the lives of two men, occurred shortly after […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Free National Movement (FNM) has called the recent spate of murders on New Providence alarming, alleging that the country had begun to see a “downturn” in murders under the former FNM administration. There have been four fatal shootings and one fatal stabbing in the capital since Saturday, taking the murder count for […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A triple shooting in Millar’s Heights, off Carmichael Road, during a domino tournament on Saturday night has left one man dead, another in critical condition in hospital and a woman injured. Officers responding to reports of gunshots found the two men, both of whom had “wounds to the head”, and a woman […]
Murder count stands at 15 for 2022 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Two men were shot and killed and a third injured in separate incidents just hours apart last night. Officers responding to reports of a shooting around 7pm on Blue Hill Road found the body of a man lying in the street with gunshot wounds. According […]
Victim saw gunman and attempted to run away NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was shot dead as he walked along Wild Guava Street in Pinewood Gardens on Thursday night. According to Superintendent Audley Peters, the shooting took place around 11pm. Responding officers found the victim, who was in his mid-20s, lying on the ground with […]
Pastor describes victim as “the sweetest person in the world” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Several members of Resurrection Power Kingdom Ministry on Robinson Road were shocked when they witnessed a church member die after being struck with stray bullets on Tuesday night. Police reported a shootout on Ida Street that led to a man running from a […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man and two women, one of whom is a police reservist, were shot in separate incidents on Sunday, though just minutes apart. According to reports, officers called to a shooting on Polhemus Street, off Nassau Street, around 9am were informed that a man had shot another man in the face and […]
“It’s everyone’s responsibility as we tackle this issue of violent crime, particularly with the use of firearms” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The employee of a car cleaning business on Faith Avenue South was shot dead yesterday, according to police. Officers responding to reports of gunshots shortly after 2pm found the man lying on the ground with […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man in his late 30s was shot and killed in a vehicle around 2.40pm yesterday on the corner of Milton Street and Market Street. Family members were distraught on the scene, crying and screaming as they attempted to rush to the body as it was being removed by undertakers. The victim […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was shot and killed shortly after 8pm on Saturday, at a home on Odle Corner off East Street, according to police. The man has been identified by family members as 34-year-old Gerveaise Anderson Superintendent Synbrina Potter from the Criminal Investigations Department said officers received reports of gunshots in the area […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man believed to be in his early 20s was shot and killed in the Seabreeze area shortly before midnight on Wednesday, according to police. Superintendent Michael Johnson from the Central Investigation Department said officers responded to reports of gunshots being heard in the area. When officers arrived on the scene, they […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man believed to be in his 50s was found dead in a warehouse behind a liquor store off First Street, Coconut Grove, late Monday night. Details remained sketchy up to press time, but police officials said the discovery was made around 11pm. The victim’s identity has not been officially released, but […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was shot and killed shortly before 6pm yesterday at a residence on Maritus Avenue, Elizabeth Estates, according to police. Initial police reports indicated the man was visiting a home in the area to return an item when a lone gunman approached him and shot him several times. The victim, believed […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A woman was accidentally shot in the leg by police shortly before 8pm on Saturday during a police chase in the area of Amos Ferguson Street and Balfour Avenue. According to reports, officers were on routine patrol in the area of Blue Hill Road and Coconut Grove Avenue when they spotted a […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man was shot and killed outside his home in Chippingham last night. According to police, the victim was found lying on the ground in a pool of blood with apparent gunshot wounds. The incident reportedly took place shortly before 9pm on Sydney Street, and the man was pronounced lifeless by Emergency Medical […]
Police urge public to be courageous and report criminal activity NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 25-year-old man was shot and killed around 10am yesterday morning just steps away from his Polhemus Street home off Nassau Street. Police said officers responded to reports of gunshots heard in the area and found the body of a man in […]
